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Chapter 26

Leonardo woke up on a soft bed. He was glad that he was back in the penthouse. He remembered getting cleaned and taken care of. He then remembered the return to the penthouse. Donatello and him had a good meal, they literally ate everything off their plates. Casey and April was happy when they came back.

"So proud," Casey was actually talking to him. For once they weren't arguing with each other or sarcastic responses. April and Donatello was chatting when Casey motioned for him to follow. Leonardo followed Casey to the rooftop where Donatello and him had a talk before the games. Which seemed like a long time ago.

"You know they are angry at you," Casey said. Skipping straight to the point. Leonardo crossed his arms and leaned on the bar.

"Why because we didn't die?" He asked casually, not really caring what the capital thought. "I'm sorry that it didn't go the way they planned."

"I'm serious, Leonardo," Casey used his name, this time with a tone Leonardo never heard on the salamander. "They don't take this things lightly. Especially with the stunt you and lover boy pulled off." Leonardo contemplated that.

He knew that they were never supposed to do that. He went back to his room where he was pounced on by the other turtles.

"Hey!" He shouted, grunting when the Mikey's on top of him.

"Alright, alright, get off him you dope heads." 03Raph pushed the Mikey's off and held a hand out for Leonardo to take. He smile and grabbed the offered hand. 03Raph patted Leonardo on the shoulder.

"Proud of you," he held up a fist for Leonardo, who returned the fist pump. "That's why you are an honorary turtle."

"But I am a turtle," Leonardo chuckled. 03Raph narrowed his eyes but let a chuckle. "Of course you are." He gave Leonardo a pat and with that he remembered falling on his bed and falling asleep when his head hit the pillow.

That's what brought him here. He got off the bed when he heard a knock on the door. He opened it and saw a familiar face. Irma.

"Hey looky here," She let a smile stretch across her face. "The victor of the 74th Hunger Games."

"Irma, I'm so glad to see you," Leonardo let her in and gave her a hug. She didn't come empty handed. He looked down and saw something draped across her arm. She noticed him looking and smirked.

"So glad you didn't miss my costumes cause you and Donatello are due for an interview," she smirked at Leonardo's face going pale.

"You know they always interview the victor," she said while laying the outfit on his bed.

"Yeah but I have to act again," he said while looking at the outfit on the bed. He saw it was another kimono, just a plain blue kimono made out of silk. He smiled.

"I will always go with the kimono," She smiled. "I'll be outside waiting for you when you're done changing." With that she left. He got dressed and walked out the door and at the same time Donatello walked out. They looked at each other. Donatello was wearing the same thing but his was purple.

"You look great," Leonardo complimented him. Donatello blushed, "Thanks, you too." Leonardo smiled and let out a sigh.

"Let's go?" Donatello nodded and they walked out into the main room. Leonardo saw the turtles waiting for them. They all smiled, "You look good, dude," 87Mikey whispered. Leonardo smiled at him when he made sure the others weren't looking.

The guys followed them into the elevator. He was so happy that the others couldn't see them and that he could only touch them. Otherwise this would be a cramped elevator. Casey walked to the front and turned to face them.

"Now you made a scene in the games," Casey ran a hand over his face. "You say you couldn't help yourself. You're so in love with this turtle," He pointed at Donatello, but kept looking at Leonardo.

"Understood." Leonardo nodded.

"You have to say you couldn't live without him and you rather die than not have him." Donatello nodded. The elevator stopped and they all got out to be put into a car to head to the place where the interview would be.

The turtles followed Leonardo and Donatello backstage and they waited by the screen. They both waited for their cue and walked onstage when Fugitoid called them on. The crowd clapped so loud Leonardo thought his hearing was going.

When they finally settled and got some questions answered was when Casey's information came in handy.

"How did you feel? When you found him by the river?" Fugitoid asked.

Leonardo grabbed Donatello's hand and took a deep breath before answering. "I felt like the happiest person in the world. I couldn't imagine life without him." The audience awed. Leonardo smiled at Donatello who smiled back.

"What about you Donatello?" He asked.

"He just saved my life but we really saved each other." The audience awed some more. Leonardo and Donatello smiled at each other some more.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the star cross lovers of District 12, this year's victors of the 74th annual Hunger Games." Fugitoid announced and the audience applauded. The two took a bow and walked off stage. Leonardo saw the turtles looking at him. The Mikey's were making kissy faces at them.

April led them back to the car where they were charted off to the place where they were put on chariots. They were led to the balcony were the capital president was waiting. President Dregg welcomed them with a warm smile, but Leonardo knew that it was forced. He didn't get the joy or entertainment that came with the games.

He grabbed one crown and put it on Donatello's head. He grabbed the other crown and placed it on Leonardo. He smiled at Leonardo, "Congratulations." Dregg said, Leonardo smiled at him.

"Thank you," he replied. Dregg moved away and addressed the crowd. "These are the victors of the 74th annual Hunger Games." The crowd exploded with applause and with that they were taken back to the penthouse and changed and soon they were on the train heading home.

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